Podcaster Who Exposed Neo-Nazis Now Has Target on His Back
Daniel Harper is the co-host of what might be the most important podcast countering the white nationalist movement today. Now, neo-Nazis have put a target on his back.
Nick R. Martin
Freelance journalist whose work has been seen at The Daily Beast, BuzzFeed News, Talking Points Memo and other places.
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